NARENDRA RAUT, OP Koraput: Residents of Koraput district have long demanded a direct daytime train service to Bhubaneswar, citing difficulties faced by students, government employees, and patients who frequently travel to the state capital. Most trains on the route currently run late at night or...
Purushottampur: Police in Purushottampur of Ganjam district, recovered the decomposed body of a young man Wednesday from a roadside hut near Pandia Chhak. The victim has been identified as Lokman Sheikh, 45, a labourer from Debadaspur village under Samarganj police limits of Murshidabad district in...
Khariar: The Forest Department seized a leopard skin near Chatiaguda under Sinapali forest range in Nuapada district Wednesday. One person was arrested in the raid and later produced in court. Although the accused is a resident of the Sinapali area, his name has not been...
Nilagiri: Two suspected poachers have been arrested after being caught on trap cameras inside Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district, forest officials said Wednesday. According to officials, the accused men were identified as Dam Samad, 23, and Sudarshan Biswal, 58, of Pindabasa village under Oupada...
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Karnataka government commended the Odisha government for its efforts in creating a strong skill development ecosystem aimed at enhancing youth employability in the state. According to an offi cial statement, Odisha Skill Development Technical Education (SDTE) Minister Sampad Chandra Swain...
Bhubaneswar: A critical round table discussion, jointly organised by Nadi Ghati Morcha, Rastriya Jal Biradari, and Mahanadi Bachao Andolan, on the ongoing Mahanadi River crisis and the water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh will be held Thursday at Mayaram Surjan Lokayan Hall, Raipur. Mahanadi, stretching...
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday described the roof collapse on Platform-1 of Cuttack Railway Station as “unfortunate” and blamed the railway department and contractor for negligence. The party demanded a thorough probe into the incident and strict action against those responsible. The party...
Bhubaneswar: All veterinary doctors in the state, from August 25, have been wearing black badges as a mark of protest after repeatedly drawing the government’s attention over the years to the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in the veterinary healthcare system. Currently, against a required...
Bhubaneswar: The Capital came alive with devotion and festivity as citizens celebrated Ganesh Puja Wednesday. Despite intermittent showers disrupting outdoor events, the festive spirit remained undeterred across the City. From early morning, temples and community pandals in Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Unit-VIII, and Old Town drew...
RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: The Barsha Festival 2025, organised by the cultural organisation Chinta O Chetana, concluded here at Rabindra Mandap, Wednesday. The three-day event celebrated Odisha’s rich heritage through music, dance, and honours to distinguished artistes. The final evening began with an evocative Odissi...
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